Jonathan Karrant: Jonathan Karrant Sings Cole Porter
Karrant handled ballads well; he has the vocal chops to succeed.
Steve Ross: Puttin’ On the Ritz: Steve Ross Sings Fred Astaire and Friends
Steve Ross represents an endangered species. It was a pleasure to bask in his talent.
Ann Kittredge: Romantic Notions
Ann Kittredge is an entertainer. She has confident stage presence, and she communicates with her audience.
The Charles Lewis Quintet Featuring Alice Tatum
Talent, taste, and the tenacity to keep their music playing.
Karen Oberlin: Secret Love: The Life and Music of Doris Day
Oberlin’s voice, which has become smokier and sexier over the years and possesses a richness and a radiance.
Leanne Borghesi: Mood Swings
Not only is the diva a wonderful jazz vocalist, but she’s very funny as well.
Emma Smith and Jamie Safir: Smith and Safir
The talk of the town for some time now and for all the right reasons.
Steve Tyrell: Holidays at the Carlyle
Natural swing, gritty vocals, and the finesse born of experience.
Adrienne Haan: Voluptuous Weimar: A Tribute to Berlin’s Golden Age
Haan, full of energy, took command with a program of both German and American song favorites.